HARIRA

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This is the soup that Moroccans traditionally use to break the fast every night of Ramadan. Season with salt, pepper, mint leaves and cinnamon to taste.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound cubed lamb meat
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
¾ cup green lentils
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces vermicelli pasta
2 eggs, beaten
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente). Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 116.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 593.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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